Network Planning for Cellular and WiFi Systems
A comprehensive course on Network Planning for Cellular and WiFi Systems.
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Syllabus
This course is full of best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry experts in the form of videos and projects
Course Overview
- Learners will gain an in-depth understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of network planning principles for cellular and Wi-Fi systems.
- During the course, they will learn about the fundamentals of network design and configuration, and the components that make a network run smoothly, optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Also, they will learn about backhaul and access network design (core components of network design) for cellular communication and Wi-Fi use cases.
- Learners will gain exposure to the current generation of cellular communication standards.
- They will learn about the fundamental tools used for simulation, emulation, and network validation, as well as the current industry standards.
- This course forms the foundation for anyone wanting to be an RF Front-end Systems/Design Engineer, Wireless System Test Engineer, Wireless Communication System Architect, Network Design/Validation Engineer, Field Validation Engineer, etc.
Course Syllabus
On a daily basis we talk to companies in the likes of Tata Elxsi and Mahindra to fine tune our curriculum.
Week 1 - Introduction to Telecom/Wireless Communication Industry - I
- General Introduction to Evolution of Various Standards in Cellular Communication
- Deep Dive into 4G LTE PHY Layer Features
Week 2 - Introduction to Telecom/Wireless Communication Industry - II
- Overview of Wi-Fi Industry and Evolution of IEEE 802.11 Standards
- Deep Dive into 802.11n/ad Standards
- Introduction to Capacity Shortage in Wi-Fi Systems and Possible Solutions
- Usage of Additional (6 GHz) Spectrum and Switching to mmWave Frequencies
Week 3 - Network Planning Overview
- Network Planning Workflow and Procedures followed in Industry
- Review of Existing Networks Using the Existing Open-source Network Data, Capacity and Coverage Planning Calculations
Week 4 - Wireless Communication System Architectures
- Introduction to Cellular and Wi-Fi System Architectures
- Review of Commercially Available Equipment, Interoperability, Reading Specifications from Datasheet, Testing and Validation Procedures
- Beamforming System Architecture
- Satellite Communication System Design Review
- Fiber-optic Communication System Design Overview
Week 5 - Link Budget Calculations
- Standard Link Budget Calculation Procedures
- MAPL-based Cellular System Design Principles
- Outdoor Vs Indoor Propagation/Channel Models
- Link Budget with Beam Steering
- Availability Calculations
Week 6 - Access Link Design and Cellular Communication
- Reading and Interpreting KPIs
- Measurement Procedures During Site Survey
- Cell Radius Calculation
- Sectorization Principles
- Interference Management
- Backhaul Requirements Evaluation
Week 7 - Access Link Design, Indoor Wi-Fi Use Case and Channel Modeling
- Introduction to Indoor propagation Modeling
- Multipath and Need for MIMO
- IBS/MDU AP Planning
- Interference Mitigation
- Capacity Calculations
Week 8 - Fiber and Wireless Links, System Architecture and Link Budget
- Wireless Point-to-point System Architecture
- Effect of Atmospheric Layers on Signal Propagation
- Commercially used Equipment Overview
- Multi-hop Link Design
- Introduction to GPONs
- Cost Comparison for Fiber Vs Wireless Long-distance Links
Week 9 - Backhaul Network Design
- Backhaul Requirement Engineering
- Initial Cost Assessment
- Technology Selection
- Propagation Modeling Effects
- Equipment Selection
- Availability Calculations
Week 10 - Satellite Link Design
- Overview of Typical Satellite Communication Link Design Requirements
- Atmospheric Effects on the Air-to-ground Links Vs Airborne Links
- Limitations in the Commercially Available Equipment
Week 11 - Business Case Study Evaluation and Overview of Job Opportunities
- Generic Network Planning Business Case Model
- Case Study for a Target Unconnected Location with a Specific Technology
- Sensitivity Analysis
- Choice of Equipments to Optimize the Cost Model
Week 12 - Software Demonstration
- Software Demonstration in TEOCO ASSET Suite
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Industry Projects
Our projects are designed by experts in the industry to reflect industry standards. By working through our projects, Learners will gain a practical understanding of what they will take on at a larger-scale in the industry. In total, there are 2 Projects that are available in this program.
Simulation of a Single Cell Network using Various Propagation Models using MATLAB
In this project, learners will build a cellular communication system simulation from scratch. They will begin with the simulation of a simple link budget equation.
Interference Modeling Simulations of a Multi-Cell Network using MATLAB
In this project, learners will be extending the single-cell simulation framework created in Project-1 into a multi-cell framework. The analysis should be performed by generating a variety of results by modifying the parameters, such as the transmit power of each cell tower.
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Instructors profiles
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1 industry expert
Our instructors are industry experts along with a passion to teach.
11 years in the experience range
Instructors with 11 years extensive industry experience.
Areas of expertise
- Wireless communication
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